JACKSON GUITARS releases first ever Wes Borland (LIMP BIZKIT) signature King-V model
28-05-2026
Jackson has announced the Pro Series Signature Wes Borland King V KV in collaboration with LIMP BIZKIT‘s visionary guitarist Wes Borland. Marking the first-ever signature collaboration between Wes Borland and Jackson, this striking model is crafted to his exact specifications and reflects his boundary-pushing approach to tone and performance. Built for uncompromising power and raw sonic intensity, the Wes Borland King V puts legendary sound and aggressive playability directly into the hands of players who demand more.
“It’s taking me a long time to figure out what I need as a guitar player. For me, you just need volume, pickups, locking tremolo system and 24 frets, that’s it,” said Borland. “Live, it just needs to be as bulletproof as possible.
“I’ve been very rough with guitars over the years. I’ve come to realize that the more streamlined our guitars are, the less problems we have on stage…
“Jackson is fun. The over-the-top, shred-a-copter shapes and my outrageous stage costumes pushing the boundaries, this fits in more with that. The way people dress, it affects how you behave, and I think it also changes how I play guitar.”
Key features include:
Seymour Duncan Invader SH8 Pickup – The powerhouse behind Borland‘s signature sound, this high-output pickup crushes with massive low-end while maintaining razor-sharp clarity. The Invader’s aggressive voicing cuts through any mix, delivering the kind of sonic force the King V was built for.
Recessed Floyd Rose 1500 Series Bridge – Built to handle Borland‘s trademark dive-bombs, the recessed Floyd Rose 1500 Series Bridge locks tuning in place no matter how extreme players push it.
King V Shape & Upside Down Headstock – The iconic King V’s razor-sharp points make a statement as bold as Wes Borland‘s stage presence, while the reverse headstock and logo give an edgy, unconventional look that’s unmistakably different.
Neck-Through Construction – Crafted for the chaos of a live show, the continuous neck-through design with graphite reinforcement ensures every note sustains with purpose, while the neck holds true through the heat, sweat and intensity of a full LIMP BIZKIT set.
Jackson began back in the late 1970s, when heavy music experienced a flamboyant and virtuosic resurgence in popularity and a small Southern California guitar repair shop became the epicenter of a new level of shred-approved excellence. Ever since then, Jackson guitars have been universally lauded as the metal guitars; the shred machines—highly original high-performance instruments of distinctive style and formidable substance. From metal’s chart-topping peaks to its darkest recesses, for discerning guitarists all over the globe, Jackson is the only way to go. Jackson is home to some of the biggest heavy metal legends in guitar history.
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